Van Nicholas 2012 Mistral Sram Apex Compact

Omschrijving en details

Usage: The Mistral has been designed with all-day saddle occupancy in mind. Its ideal for riders who want great performance without a professional price tag.

Design: The Mistral geometry has been engineered like the Euros to deliver day-long ride comfort that still guarantees excitement. The Mistral possesses semi-compact dimensions with clearances for medium volume tyres that allow for a very comfortable
bike with handling that is sharp and assured

SPECS

* Frame: Van Nicholas Mistral Titanium
* Fork: Easton EC70 Carbon, Alu Steerer
* Headset: FSA Orbit MX, 1-1/8 inch, Black
* Headset Spacers: 25.0mm, Black
* Crankset: Sram Apex Compact, 172.5mm, 50-34T
* Chain: KMC X10 10-speed, with Powerlink
* Derailleur rear: Sram Apex
* Derailleur front: Sram Apex, 10spd
* Shifters: Sram Apex Integrated Shift Levers
* Brakes: Sram Apex, Black
* Cables: Van Nicholas ROAD Cables and Housing
* Cassette: Sram Apex PG-1050, 12-28T
* Wheelset: Easton Aero Wheelset for Shimano
* Tires: Schwalbe Lugano Black, 23c
* Inner tubes: Schwalbe Butyl, 40mm Presta Valve
* Stem: Van Nicholas VNT, Black, 110mm x 85 degree (56cm frame)
* Handlebar: Van Nicholas VNT Shallow, 42cm (56cm frame)
* Bar tape: Van Nicholas, white
* Seatpost: Van Nicholas, 300mm, Black
* Seatpost collar: Van Nicholas Alloy, 31.8, 22g
* Saddle: Van Nicholas Leather, Ti Rail
* Weight (56cm frame): 8430g

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FEATURES

Size specific frame tubing
To ensure your bike will fit you for life, we automatically adjust the tubing sizes of the frame to the specifications of your body.

Brused Finish
We think the best way to showcase our Titanium frames is to hand brush them to bring out the natural brightness.

Lifetime frame warranty
Titanium wont rust, corrode, or break down. We are extremely proud of our products. This is why we guarantee our frames for life.

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THE FRAME

Tubing Specifications
* Down Tube: 40mm traditional round shaped
* Seat stays: 17mm straight round shaped and tapered
* Seat Tube: 32mm round shaped with internal 27.2mm sleeve.
* Top Tube: 32mm round shaped (Size 48, 50, 52,54,56 and 58cm)
* Top Tube: 34.9mm round shaped (Size 60cm)

Component Sizing
* Frame utilizes 27.2mm seat post diameter / Recommended length = 300mm
* Frame Utilizes 31.8mm / 1-1/4 inch front derailleur clamp
* Frame utilizes a 31.8mm / 1-1/4 inch seat post clamp
* Frame Utilizes a 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
* Frame utilizes a traditional 1-1/8 inch head set

Frame Features
* CNC machined 3-dimensional forged 7mm thick Titanium dropouts
* CNC machined 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
* Optimal size specific tubing (Larger diameter tubing used on larger size frames).
* Van Nicholas chemicaly etched head tube badge
* WELDED water bottle Bosses; NO alloy pop-rivets.

Frame Finish
* Hand brushed finish. No paint or clear coat